News

Keep up to date with all the latest news stories and press releases from Locomotion here.

Science Museum Group announces major focus on sustainability for 2021

Thursday 10 December 2020 New event series Climate Talks to launch in January and run until the start of COP26 in November, featuring an international line-up of speakers.

Two Countries, Two Trains, Five Schools

Wednesday 02 December 2020 Charity event links schools in Zambia and the North East.

World’s first iron railway bridge headed for Locomotion in Shildon

Tuesday 28 July 2020 The Gaunless Bridge, designed by George Stephenson, formed part of the Stockton & Darlington Railway.

Return of the railway museums

Tuesday 14 July 2020 Museums gear up for reopening after lengthy lockdown.

Myth of the Hetton engine solved

Wednesday 08 July 2020 Investigation reveals how tall tales from the turn of the century saved a steam engine from the scrapheap.

Rowland Emett’s last mechanical sculpture saved for the nation

Thursday 30 January 2020 Fantasy railway sculpture begins national tour at Locomotion in Shildon.

£4.5m development for Locomotion in Shildon

Thursday 23 January 2020 Ambitious plans for the future of Locomotion in Shildon have been announced, celebrating Shildon’s railway heritage ahead of the Stockton and Darlington Railway’s bicentenary in 2025.

National Railway Museum Welcomes 'Pacer' Diesel to Collection

Monday 30 December 2019 Pacer No. 142001 will join the museum’s collection as an example of recent railway history.

15th Birthday Gala Draws Crowds to Locomotion

Monday 23 September 2019 More than 3,500 people visited the Shildon Gala, a special event at Locomotion in Shildon to mark the museum’s 15th birthday.

Locomotion Celebrates 15th Birthday with Flying Visit from World-Famous Engine

Tuesday 30 July 2019 Steam enthusiasts in the region are in for a treat this summer as Locomotion in Shildon hosts a special visit from world-famous A3 class locomotive no. 60103 Flying Scotsman.